Discovering a giant walrus on Valentia Island was a phenomenal sight.
That’s according to Alan Houlihan, whose five-year-old daughter Muireann initially spotted the arctic mammal.
The pair were out on Glanleam Beach yesterday morning when they made the rare discovery.
IWDG confirmed a Walrus sighting from Valentia. Co. Kerry earlier today. We would like to thank Alan Houlihan Who reported this sighting to us today March 14th 2021 from west of Knightstown, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry. pic.twitter.com/YxawS9Q4z2
— Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (@IWDGnews) March 14, 2021
It’s believed the walrus, which is similar in size to a bull or cow, possibly fell asleep on an iceberg and was carried across the Atlantic ocean to Kerry.
Muireann spotting the giant walrus on Valentia Island.Mr Houlihan says there was no sign of it there this morning, but it has generated great excitement in the area.
Alan Houlihan says discovering the walrus was a very special experience for Muireann, who has even picked out names for it:
Alan Houlihan's 5-year-old daughter Muireann drawing a picture of the giant walrus she spotted on Valentia Island (14/3/2021).
